Ghost Ship: The Mary Celeste

Ghost Ship: The Mary Celeste

In 1872 the ghost ship Mary Celeste is found sailing across the Atlantic without a single crew member left on board. Theories over what happened on the Mary Celeste range from insurance fraud to a violent mutiny... this week, Maddy and Anthony discuss what they think happened to the ship's crew.


Edited by Tom Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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